F1 | Russell beats Sainz to take shock maiden pole at Hungaroring as Red Bulls hit trouble

George Russell took his maiden F1 pole position at the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix to keep the Ferraris of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc at bay, while Max Verstappen will start a provisional 10th having suffered a loss of power in Q3.

After a wet final practice session that was led by Nicholas Latifi, qualifying took place in dry conditions. Q1 was topped by Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton taking advantage of track evolution to lead team mate George Russell. Drivers continued to pick up the pace in Q2, where Verstappen led Leclerc.  –read more– 

watch: Qualifying Highlights | 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix

B/R | Patrick Mahomes Calls Out ‘Weird’ Criticism of Black QBs After ‘Streetball’ Comment

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke out Friday following recent criticism of himself and a pair of other Black signal-callers—Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals—while talking with reporters at training camp (h/t Adam Teicher of ESPN).

“Obviously, the Black quarterback has had to battle to be in this position that we are to have this many guys in the league playing. Every day, we’re proving that we should have been playing the whole time. We’ve got guys that can think just as well as they can use their athleticism. It’s always weird when you see guys like me, Lamar, Kyler kind of get that on them when other guys don’t. But at the same time we’re going out there to prove ourselves every day to show we can be some of the best quarterbacks in the league.”  –read more–

CNN US | North Carolina town’s entire police department quits after town hires Black city manager

Kenly, North Carolina (CNN) – The mass exodus of an entire police department after the hiring of a Black city manager in North Carolina has opened a conversation about public safety and race relations in a small town of just over 1,500 residents.

Last week, the entire police department in Kenly, North Carolina, resigned, citing a “hostile” work environment less than two months after Justine Jones, a Black woman, began her role as the town’s newly selected city manager.

Joy Wright, a local business owner, said the community is concerned about what the collective police retreat means for the future of the town. Wright also said she was mostly frustrated because the town hadn’t been keeping residents in the loop with any developments.  –read more–  

F1 | What tyres will the teams and the drivers have for the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix?

Pirelli have announced the tyres that they will be bringing to this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, for round 13 of this exciting 2022 season.

F1’s official tyre supplier has nominated the same tyre compounds that were used at last weekend’s French Grand Prix, with the teams set to be able to call upon the C2 hard tyre (x2 sets), C3 medium tyre (x3 sets) and C4 soft tyre (x8 sets).  –read more–

CNN BUSINESS | This delivery startup was valued at more than $11 billion. Then it slashed thousands of workers

(CNN Business) – In early March, after two ultra-fast delivery startups shut down in New York City in a single week, a self-proclaimed pioneer in the space appeared to see an opportunity for some media attention.

Getir, a Turkish startup founded in 2015, had recently raised $768 million in funding valuing it at $11.8 billion, “cementing its position as a decacorn” even in the face of a “volatile” market, according to a representative for the company at the time. The representative suggested a reporter discuss with Getir’s CEO the future of the industry amid the “disappearance” of two smaller competitors.

Two months later, Getir slashed 14% of its global workforce, or nearly 4,500 employees, according to multiple reports at the time.  –read more–  

HGTV | 50 DIY Home Improvement Projects Under $50

Take your home from builder-grade to custom-made with low-cost home upgrades you can tackle in a weekend or less.  –view gallery–  

CNN Sports | Lewis Hamilton says he lost ‘around three kilos’ during French GP due to drinks bottle issue

(CNN) – Lewis Hamilton estimated he lost “around three kilos” during the French Grand Prix after a drinks bottle malfunction left him unable to rehydrate.

On a sweltering Sunday afternoon at the Circuit Paul Ricard, the seven-time world champion recorded his best finish of the season by coming second behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

Despite the bottle issue, Hamilton said he felt “fantastic” after the race.  –read more–  

F1 | Verstappen wins the 2022 French Grand Prix as pole-sitter Leclerc crashes out of the lead

Max Verstappen won the 2022 French Grand Prix for Red Bull after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crashed out of the race on Lap 18 – walking away unscathed – as the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell completed the podium at Paul Ricard.

High track temperatures meant tyre management was key at Le Castellet, and after Verstappen pitted on Lap 17, it was up to Leclerc to respond. A cruel snap of oversteer at Turn 11 spelled the end of his race – and cued a scream of frustration – before bringing out a Safety Car. Verstappen stayed out and inherited the lead, Hamilton and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez pitting and giving chase for the restart.  –read more–  

watch: Race Highlights | 2022 French Grand Prix

CNN BUSINESS | Flying hotel concept is designed to accommodate 5,000 passengers

Engineer Hashem Al-Ghaili shared a YouTube video of the nuclear-powered flying hotel concept, based on a 3D model created by artist Alexander Tujicov.  –watch–  

F1 | Sainz tows Leclerc to first French Grand Prix pole as Verstappen qualifies second

Charles Leclerc took Ferrari’s first pole position at Paul Ricard since 1990, while rival Max Verstappen will join him on the front row for the 2022 French Grand Prix.

With the sun blazing down on the Circuit Paul Ricard, Leclerc topped Q1 ahead of Verstappen while Carlos Sainz, who will start at the back for engine penalties, aced Q2 with a stunning lap.  –read more–